Oregon DMV Error Wrongfully Registers Over 300 Non-Citizens to Vote

Overview

• The Oregon DMV admitted to mistakenly registering at least 306 non-citizens to vote due to data entry errors since 2021.
• Only two of the erroneously registered individuals have cast ballots, and their citizenship status is under review.
• The error was discovered during a proactive system analysis ahead of the 2024 election, ensuring it will not affect the upcoming vote.
• Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and DMV officials have implemented new verification processes to prevent future mistakes.
• Lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, are calling for a full investigation and accountability for the error.